Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of sulfonamide-based pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its electron-withdrawing nitro group and sulfonamide functionality make it suitable for nucleophilic substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of various amine or heterocyclic moieties. It is also employed in the development of protease inhibitors and other biologically active molecules due to the sulfonamide group's prevalence in medicinal chemistry. Additionally, it can act as a reagent or building block in the synthesis of dyes and functional materials where controlled reactivity and stability are required.